Onlyfans Eyes A Bold Move: Selling Majority Stake To Architect Capital

OnlyFans Might Change Hands – What This Means

OnlyFans, the groundbreaking platform where influencers and creators directly connect with fans through subscription-based content, is contemplating a major shift. The buzz is that they're in talks to sell a majority stake to the investment firm Architect Capital. According to insiders close to the situation, this deal would peg the company’s value at a staggering $5.5 billion.

The proposed financial structure of this agreement includes $3.5 billion in equity and $2 billion in debt, giving Architect a commanding 60% stake in OnlyFans. The exclusivity clause in their negotiations means that OnlyFans is currently not considering offers from any other potential buyers.

What's Next for OnlyFans?

The timeline for closing this deal remains uncertain, but tech insiders are keeping a close watch. This isn't the first time OnlyFans has been in the spotlight for potential sales. Last year, the New York Post reported on the platform’s billionaire owner, Leonid Radvinsky, exploring options to 'cash out', entertaining several prospective buyers.

"Discussions have been ongoing with various interested parties since OnlyFans revealed its intent to sell a majority stake," a source shared.

Past talks included negotiations with a U.S.-based investor group led by Forest Road Company, but those discussions didn't pan out. Meanwhile, the potential partner for this deal, Architect Capital, is known for partnering with early-stage startups as an asset-based lender since its inception in 2021.

A Closer Look at OnlyFans

Founded in 2016 by Tim Stokely, OnlyFans has carved out a niche in the digital content space, even as legal storms have brewed over its content policies. While it’s often associated with adult content, the platform insists it's not solely a pornography site. The company’s history is marked by ownership changes, with Stokely selling a major stake to Radvinsky back in 2018.

OnlyFans has navigated various legal challenges, including lawsuits over allegations of profiting from illicit content. As it stands on the brink of potentially significant change, all eyes are on the future strategies that new stakeholders might bring.